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How to negotiate a salary offer

Tactics for landing the salary you deserve
November 03, 2021

Salary negotiations are difficult in the best of circumstances. Throw in the fact that we’re navigating a turbulent moment in the job market (we’ve heard it being called ‘The Great Resignation’), and negotiations can feel even trickier.

You want to ensure you’re compensated for your responsibilities and, leverage the current moment so that you’re not leaving money on the table, but you also want to avoid alienating or offending your potential employers.

And while companies are scrambling for new talent, the downside is that you’re still competing against many other candidates. A Bankrate survey found that 55% of Americans plan to look for a new job this year, with one of the top 2 reasons being better pay.

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